Rhinoplasty is considered an important surgical procedure. Very often, the result obtained after rhinoplasty does not always turn out to be what we would like. And this already requires a second operation. Rhinoplasty will be considered unsuccessful if it did not bring the desired effect or aggravated the patient's condition. It should be treated very responsibly. With incorrect correction of the shape of the nose, loss of smell, curvature of the septum and difficulty in the breathing process, excessive swelling can be achieved. Therefore, before rhinoplasty, it is necessary to be aware that the result may differ from the desired one.
Possible complications
Unfortunately, it is quite difficult to predict how rehabilitation will take place. Even the most experienced doctor will not be able to tell exactly what the body's reaction will be. Therefore, it is believed that plastic is a work of jewelry, and rhinoplasty is filigree. The consequences after surgery can be irreversible and in preparation for such surgery, all possible risks should be reasonably assessed.
The most likely side effects of rhinoplasty are:
- nose bleeding;
- hyperpigmentation at the site of exposure;
- disorders of lymph and blood flow, which lead to the formation of edema and hematomas;
- abscesses;
- hemorrhages in the operated and approximate areas;
- complete or partial loss of smell;
- difficulty in breathing due to swelling of the mucous membranes;
- curvature of the nasal septum;
- excessive scar tissue formation, which ensures the formation of a bulky scar;
- inflammatory process in soft tissues.
The occurrence of the aforementioned signs characterizes an unsuccessful operation.
Causes of complications
Knowing the possible causes of complications after plastic surgery, preventing them is much easier and safer for the body.
Lack of experience
The most common prerequisite for the side effects of rhinoplasty is a low qualification of the surgeon. Insufficient experience leads the doctor to ignore some mandatory points. In addition, the influence of a little development of practical skills is possible. They are particularly important in rhinoplasty. The nose has a very complex structure and the slightest mistake, any wrong movement can have irreversible consequences.
Wrong choice of technique
An inexperienced doctor may not necessarily be wrong. Even experienced surgeons make mistakes, and this happens much more often than we would like. This is due to the fact that there are different techniques for rhinoplasty. Each of them is the most optimal for use in patients with certain anatomical features in accordance with the desired objectives. The wrong choice of technique for nose plastic surgery can also lead to serious results, which in most cases cannot be eliminated.
Disorders in postoperative care
A successful plastic surgery is only half the positive result. The second part falls on the recovery period. It will be the patient's behavior at this time that will be of great importance. Failure to comply with medical recommendations leads to the appearance of edema, hematomas and active scarring of the tissue. A doctor who performs plastic surgery can usually form a picture of exactly how rehabilitation will take place and tell you what means will help reduce it.
Patients often neglect specialist advice before plastic surgery, based on friends' experience or their own subjective feelings. And the result of this attitude is a deterioration of the condition, the appearance of pigmentation, swelling that does not go away and other unpleasant side effects characteristic of unsuccessful nose plastics.
How can complications be avoided?
Anyone would rather prevent a problem than fix it. In the situation with rhinoplasty, this is an absolutely and completely correct decision. Minimizing risks helps not only to obtain the maximum quality result. It avoids the manifestation of side effects and makes recovery as easy as possible.
- Selection of a doctor and clinic. It is better to choose the specialist, with the "portfolio" of which there is the opportunity to "get acquainted" live. This will help to see how he is able to embody the wishes of patients, to form an overall picture of professionalism. Also, you can read the reviews of those who had rhinoplasty in the chosen clinic and a specific doctor. To do this, you need to spend some time and try to find information about the surgeon, anesthetist on the reviews. When choosing, you shouldn't be guided only by the reviews on the "native" site - they are usually moderate and not all of them can be posted. An excellent result will be shown by visual photos before and after rhinoplasty.
- Drafting of the most accurate project. In order for the surgeon to better understand what the patient wants, modern medicine uses computer-aided design. After setting the basic parameters of the face, the program allows you to make the correction closest to natural. Then a person will be able to see how satisfied he will be with the expected result of the plastic in the nose. The doctor, on his part, will be able to evaluate the possibility of conducting and, if necessary, suggest alternative options. But it should be borne in mind that such a design is not always able to take into account all anatomical features and therefore cannot guarantee full compliance with the desired result.
- Strict adherence to recommendations before and after plastic surgery. Contrary to popular belief, preparation for surgery is very important. Helps determine the degree of scarring during remission, predict the development of hematomas and edema. Therefore, before undergoing rhinoplasty, you should consult with your doctor and follow exactly all the recommendations of him. Postoperative care minimizes side effects by reducing pain, swelling and scarring after rhinoplasty.
The result becomes fully visible after 6-8 months. Until this time, small swellings and edema can periodically appear and disappear. Before the term, you should not panic - the lymphatic flow and blood flow are not restored immediately, and therefore side effects can appear after rhinoplasty for some time.
Re-correction
After plastic surgery, patients sometimes want to correct the shape of the nose. This allows, if possible, to restore the violations that were identified during the failed plastic execution.
This surgery presents a number of complexities. Re-procedure after a failed rhinoplasty in most cases is much more severe than the first. At this stage, the shape of the nose is already corrected by the available amount of tissues. And this can significantly complicate the surgeon's task. Such rhinoplasty does not at all guarantee the full achievement of the desired result. Therefore, you should first see several doctors.
Corrective rhinoplasty is done if the patient has minor defects. It is performed using local anesthesia and can only be an adjustment to a fully finished version. Typically, these include nose tip rhinoplasty and scar tissue removal.
Non-surgical correction is carried out even in the absence of serious violations after an unsuccessful operation. It is performed under local anesthesia and may include fillers. They help to "fill in", if necessary, the indentations and irregularities formed, to emphasize the cartilage and to correct the angles.
Contouring is also intended to subtly correct the details of the nose. It involves the use of hyaluronic acid, which forms a special "frame" for the skin and tissues. With its help, it is possible to correct details, angles and asymmetry of the nose.
General recommendations
- Rhinoplasty is a very serious and responsible step. When accepting an operation, be aware that it is impossible to return everything to its previous state. Therefore, the psychological availability to perform the surgery and wait six months for the final result is very important until the edema disappears completely.
- Choosing a clinic and surgeon plays a very important role in performing a high quality nose surgery. Before going on a date, you should read the reviews on the network. The more information you find before rhinoplasty, the easier it is to decide. You shouldn't focus on loud advertising - it often hides low professionalism, a large number of mandatory additional paid services, and not the best attitude towards customers.
- At the initial consultation, you should try to describe the desired outcome of plastic surgery as accurately as possible to the doctor. This will help him navigate better and develop a "working front". Understanding the desired result by the surgeon contributes to obtaining it more accurately. Conventional rhinoplasty of the tip of the nose is likely to be sufficient, rather than full-fledged surgery.
- An experienced surgeon will certainly clarify the presence of respiratory problems, allergic reactions, past illnesses and medications taken. This helps to compile the most complete clinical picture, on the basis of which it is possible to choose drugs and methods of influence during rhinoplasty. It is worth noting that if a doctor does not specify such information, this is a very alarming sign characteristic of low-skilled specialists.